![]() While that makes sense and is perfectly logical, it’s actually incorrect. A lot of golfers, especially people new to the sport, hear the term speed and just assume that is the speed the disc flies. Also, speed is the most commonly misunderstood rating. It is the most important rating because the following three ratings are dependent on it. The speed rating has the widest range of numbers, from 1 to 13. There are 4 ratings assigned to each disc: Speed, Glide, Turn, and Fade. It is also worth noting that while many companies use this four number system, comparing one company’s discs to another company’s disc isn’t always compatible. One of the biggest drawbacks is that not many people fully understand them. One of the main benefits of so many companies using the same system means a lot of people recognize the numbers. Being used by so many different brands provides some great benefits, but also has its drawbacks. Despite frequently being referred to as The Innova System, many other companies (Latitude 64, Dynamic Discs, Westside, Legacy, etc.) use the same system. The four number rating system is the most commonly used rating system by disc manufacturers. They are the 4 number system, the Vibram system, and the Discraft system. I will explain three of the most common systems. What do they mean? Why are they different? How come they don’t look the same? Well, not all disc manufacturers use the same system of rating discs. I’ve had countless people ask for more information and a proper explanation of the numbers. ![]() One big thing I have learned is that many people are confused by the flight numbers given to almost every disc on the market. I’ve been golfing for the past 8 years, and working in a disc golf pro shop since March of last year. Well, those numbers are the disc’s flight ratings. Have you ever gone to buy a disc and seen some numbers on it and had no clue what they mean? Maybe you were at Wal Mart or your local sporting goods store where asking an employee wouldn’t have been of any help.
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